Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
"Daniel Deronda" is a novel that explores the intersecting lives of its two main characters: Gwendolen Harleth, a beautiful but shallow young woman who is forced into an oppressive marriage to escape poverty, and Daniel Deronda, a compassionate and intelligent young man who, after being raised by a wealthy English gentleman, discovers his Jewish heritage. The story delves into themes of love, identity, and moral responsibility, set against the backdrop of Victorian England's societal norms and prejudices.
The 548th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1876
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- 316,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 28th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 65th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 70th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 128th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)